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SHIP Office At Alton Memorial Hospital Open For Medicare Questions

3 years 3 months ago
ALTON - The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), sponsored by Medicare and the Illinois Department on Aging, has an office at Alton Memorial Hospital. The SHIP office provides free, confidential, and unbiased counseling for all Medicare beneficiaries. Counseling is available for all Medicare-related questions, including: Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Drug Plans SHIP serves people who are nearing Medicare eligibility and those wanting to review their coverage during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. The office is accepting telephone consultations and will soon be open again for in-person consultations. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the BJC Central Scheduling Department at 800-392-0936. Ask for Medicare insurance counseling at Alton Memorial Hospital. The direct office phone is 618-463-7182.

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St. Louis Just Endured Its Second Wettest July Since 1874

3 years 3 months ago
St. Louis experienced record levels of rainfall in July, but this may be the new norm, says meteorologist Lauren Casey of Climate Central. The area saw its second wettest July since 1874, according to data from Applied Climate Information System. The city saw 12.22 inches of precipitation, which is 311 percent higher than the normal amount.
Benjamin Simon

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital Shares Benefits Of Breastfeeding

3 years 3 months ago
O'FALLON, IL. - HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August, and the benefits of breastfeeding. A mother’s milk provides a newborn with vital antibodies and an immunity boost as the infant grows. “Whether breastfeeding is provided by the breast or by pumping breast milk, it can provide important protection to an infant from many short- and long-term illnesses,” said Amanda Schaefer, MSN, RN, manager of the Women and Infants Center at St. Elizabeth’s. “It also provides mom and baby with important bonding time.” Breastfeeding Benefits: Breast milk fights disease. The cells, hormones, and antibodies in breast milk protect babies from illness such as ear infections, asthma, type 1 diabetes and gastrointestinal infections, among others. Breast milk is easier to digest. For most babies, especially premature babies, breast milk is easier to digest than formula. The proteins in formula are made from cow’s

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Meet The Principal: Jayson Baker - Wilson 1-2 Education Center

3 years 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Jayson Baker is in first year as Principal at Wilson 1-2 Education Center in Granite City and is featured in our segment of #MeetthePrincipal. A native of Freeburg, Ill., Baker talks about his excitement to return to a building, where he spent the past 16 years in education, and what his vision is for Wilson. Away from the office, Baker enjoys being outside and spending time with his family. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_DZqESm8-bs

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PPI, a leading indicator for consumer inflation, plummeted in July

3 years 3 months ago
Check this out: The Producer Price Index clocked in at -6% from June to July on an annualized basis. Core PPI remained positive, but declined to 2.3%. As with other inflation indexes, they both peaked in March and have been easing off ever since. The biggest price increases were in eggs, beef, and construction. The ...continue reading "PPI, a leading indicator for consumer inflation, plummeted in July"
Kevin Drum